🗓️ Idiom: A Stroke of Genius (noun)
💬 Meaning
- A brilliant or very clever idea or action.
- Something that shows great creativity or intelligence.
🧠 Example Sentences
- Her decision to simplify the design was a stroke of genius.
- Choosing that marketing strategy was a stroke of genius, it doubled our sales.
- The new app feature was a stroke of genius from the development team.
🏛️ Origin
The idiom “a stroke of genius” dates back to the 18th century. It refers to a sudden and powerful idea or inspiration, similar to a painter’s quick and skillful brushstroke. Over time, it came to describe any brilliant or inspired thought or action.
📝 Practice Exercises
1. Fill in the blank:
The new logo design was a _______ that made the brand stand out.
Answer
stroke of genius
2. Multiple choice:
A “stroke of genius” means:
a) A big mistake
b) A clever or brilliant idea
c) A long and slow process
Answer
b) A clever or brilliant idea
3. Change the sentence using “a stroke of genius”:
“Her plan to combine the two departments worked perfectly.”
Answer
Her plan to combine the two departments was a stroke of genius.
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Rob is a CELTA qualified English teacher with 15 years of international experience. He has a BSc and PGDip from Loughborough and St Andrews universities in the UK. He has taught in Thailand and Saudi Arabia and now works with professionals worldwide.
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